Leisure & Entertainment

Singtel Group gears up to boost gaming and e-sports
8 Oct 18
They will boost high quality local, regional, and global esports competitions across SEA, Australia, and India.
Eyes on the prize: Singapore's gaming operators brace for Japan bid in 2019
1 Oct 18
Genting Singapore (GENS) is already beefing up its headcount  in preparation for its Japan expansion.
Soft gaming revenues push casino operators to place their bets on Japan
11 Sep 18
Visitors spent $1.5b on gambling and entertainment in Singapore, but this proves to be small compared to casino companies' potential income...
Singapore's retail scene welcomed back activity-based tenants in H1
22 Aug 18
They prefer the Orchard Road shopping belt and suburban districts.
Genting Singapore eyes Japan expansion
6 Aug 18
It has been hiring a Japanese team to bid for an Integrated Resort project.
When will Singapore recognise individual sporting talent benefits the economy?
6 Aug 18
When does Singapore feel proud of their sports stars and realise the amazing economic potential of them?
Singapore Polo Club's Sylvan Braberry talks about future-proofing social clubs
6 Aug 18
Clubs need to defend their value to the community.
Genting Singapore's profit inches up 3% to $394.8m in H1
5 Aug 18
It eyes expansion in Japan amidst the country’s passage of a pro-casino law.
Marina Bay Sands' rolling chip volume hit 8-year low in Q2
30 Jul 18
This pulled down VIP gaming revenue by as much as 58%.
STB eyes suspension of Asiatravel.com's travel agent licence
17 Jul 18
The board cited the auditor’s concerns that the group could no longer continue.
Starhub to drop Discovery channels over price disagreement
25 Jun 18
The cable company will introduce a lineup of seven new channels by 3 July instead.
Razer-led funding raised US$3.29m for Australian gaming site
18 Jun 18
Razer and Esports Mogul will chart initiatives to accelerate electronic payments amongst gamers.
Can Singapore casinos finally hold their ground against Macau?
28 May 18
The city’s two gambling resorts have been performing strongly, pressuring operators to sustain the upward trend.
Genting Singapore could turn to aggressive credit offerings to lure VIPs
13 May 18
The group had successfully expanded its VIP customer base over the past few quarters.
Ex-Genting Singapore finance vice president fined $50,000 for insider trading
11 May 18
Kunye Tagi sold shares whilst knowing non-public price-sensitive information about Genting's results.
Genting Singapore Q1 profit up 20% to $217.19m
10 May 18
Its gaming revenue was boosted by its mass and premium mass businesses.
Casino operator's profits smash analyst expectations as Singapore earnings surge
26 Apr 18
Earnings generated within the lion city rose 50%, buoying the profitability of Las Vegas Sands Corp.
Boxing crypto star Manny Pacquiao says his time isn't done yet
23 Apr 18
He has an upcoming fight in July with Argentinian champion Lucas Matthysse.
Macau gaming sector recovery to bolster Singapore counterpart: Maybank KE
17 Apr 18
VIP gross gaming revenue in Macau surged 21% YoY in the first two months of 2018.
iflix shuts down Singapore digital team
12 Apr 18
It said an office in Singapore didn't make "long term sense" as the rest of its operations are in Kuala Lumpur.
UOB launches online travel marketplace
26 Mar 18
The platform uses the APIs of Agoda and Expedia for booking hotels and flights.
SING JAZZ sweetens line-up with new acts
9 Mar 18
New acts include Estelle, Soul II Soul, Gogo Penguin, DJ Nu-Mark, Tompi, MAS1A, The Teng Ensemble, Tim de Cotta, Weish, DJ Drem, and DJ Jnr Tirso...
Genting Singapore eyes Osaka casino
26 Feb 18
The company will bid for an IR should Japan legalise them.
No luck with Singapore's gaming sector until 2019
29 Jan 18
Marina Bay Sands' rolling chip volume fell by 16.5%, implying softer gaming volumes.
E-sports: the new playing field for advertisers in Singapore?
9 Jan 18
E-sports are capturing the attention of sports and gaming fans like never before.
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
21 Dec 17
We're taking the time off!
Singapore slammed for worsening piracy
4 Dec 17
Set-top boxes that allow unauthorized video streaming are being sold in e-commerce sites.
Hit the jackpot: Singapore's gaming revenue up 10% in H1
29 Nov 17
That is after declining 30% in the past two years.
Fitch bullish on APAC gaming sector growth in 2018
29 Nov 17
Chinese tourism expenditure and regional market recovery will be key growth drivers.
Spackman Entertainment in the red with $1.05m loss in Q3
15 Nov 17
The lower percentage-of-completion for "Golden Slumber" dragged revenue down.
Why holding onto IP rights could boost Cityneon Holdings' earnings
13 Nov 17
Earnings per share could grow by as much as 136% in 2017.
Genting Singapore appoints Tan Wah Yeow as independent non-executive director
7 Nov 17
He is also a member of audit and risk committee.
Genting Singapore profits up 24% to $168.69m in Q3
7 Nov 17
Thanks to a well-performing VIP business.
mm2 Asia's profits up 127.4% to $4.6m in Q2
6 Nov 17
Strong performance from its subsidiary UnUsUaL boosted revenue.
IPO could raise Razer CEO's net worth to $1.2b
3 Nov 17
Its early investor team includes Li Ka-shing, Temasek, and Intel.
mm2 Asia buys Cathay Cineplexes for $230m
2 Nov 17
Owning the historic cineplex is part of its business expansion.
Genting Singapore issues samurai bonds for $241.12m
19 Oct 17
The bonds’ coupon rate is at 0.669% per annum.
Lifebrandz appoints Yoshio Ono as independent director
12 Oct 17
He is currently working as Tourlife Consultants' director.
Reserv redefines integrated marketplace and smart living
28 Sep 17
There are 100 condos and a growing number of SMEs presently using the platform.
Singapore is top incentive travel destination for SEA companies
21 Sep 17
It ranked fifth overall.

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